Love all of these images Jane. It’s refreshing to see landscapes from another part of the country, through another’s lens. Having lived and worked in the oak forests of PA, I must admit I’ve never seen an oak I didn’t like…..and your capture is superb!

HI Nick, Thanks so much! Happy we share a love of beautiful oaks. They are so magnificent in all parts of the country. I lived in SC for a long time and the live oaks were special there. I really appreciate your visit here.

Your visuals are stunning and take me on a journey to wonderland, Jane. Loved the use of quotes! Great minds do think alike. 🙂 Made me smile too. Have a wonderful week and thanks for sharing these stunning visuals. Your photography never fails to impress!

Always so incredibly beautiful Jane. I have reflected a lot on this topic as the challenge came at a time when I feel as if I have too much solitude. Everyone is in hibernation now as it is cold out so even though I live in an urban neighborhood it is quite quiet. I feel a bit isolated these days but know that soon enough spring will be here and everyone will be out, the leaves will pop out and it will be amazing. Winter in Minnesota gets way too long! Love your winter in Napa! I could deal with that for sure! 🙂

Hi Nicole,
Having spent many brutal winters in the northeast, I completely understand how you are feeling. We are in a deluge in SF and thankful for the rain and the snow in the north, but at some point, you hope for sunnier days. It’s funny how people come out of the woodwork when the rain stops for a minute looking for connection. So glad to hear from you and I wish you cozy nights and warmer days. Thank you! 😊

Oh thanks Jane! Yes today it is -12 F windchill but tomorrow up to 45F! Isn’t that crazy? I’m relieved though that me and the kids are flying to Tucson next Wednesday to visit my parents and get a break. Oh the sun will feel so incredible!

Jane beautifully done. As beautiful as the others are the Lone Oak Tree is the stand out for me. By itself the tree is nice but when you combined the gnarly tree with the mixed up clouds it makes a perfect pairing.

I really like the Live Oaks in winter when each of them shows their unique personality. When I show an image of one I get the reaction that the image is unresolved. There is no place for your eye to focus. But that’s point is it not? You’re welcome.

I love the quote, Jane. Seems to fit me just fine when I am out and about with my camera 🙂 These pictures are stunning! I love the ‘Lone’Oak’. The light, the blue sky and the movement in the wisps of torn cloud make for a very beautiful and appealing vision. And I would love to walk amidst those mustard blooms 🙂

Hi Pete, That’s what struck me about the quote, that I am lost in the solitude when I am shooting. So glad you enjoyed the images– I am in love with California Oaks. I must get back soon to catch the mustard in full force. Thanks so much for your kind words.

Beautifully done. Vineyards in the cooler months, how about that. They look just as good as vineyards do in warmer weather. Must have been cold when you were out taking these photos 😀 Love the quotes too. I really like the Jean-Paul Sartre one. If we love ourselves and enjoy our own company and are confident, we’ll always be happy no matter where we are and who we’re with 🙂